Vogelbach isn't in the Mets' lineup for Friday's game against Miami, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The slugging lefty holds just a .402 OPS against lefties since 2021, so he will sit out Friday against Jesus Luzardo. Mark Canha will instead serve as the Mets' designated hitter, opening up a chance for Tommy Pham to start in left field and bat eighth.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sluggish spring so far
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Vogelbach has gone 6-for-23 in Grapefruit League play with zero home runs and a 0:10 BB:K through eight appearances.
The 30-year-old posted a solid .829 OPS in 183 plate appearances with the Mets last season after being acquired from the Pirates, and Vogelbach heads into 2023 expected to fill the strong side of a platoon at DH. His spring numbers aren't encouraging, but his career .238/.364/.458 slash line against right-handed pitching with 61 homers in roughly two full seasons worth of plate appearances offers a better glimpse at his likely production.
Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sticking with Mets in 2023
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The Mets will exercise Vogelbach's $1.5 million team option for 2023, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Vogelbach will unsurprisingly remain in New York after a strong showing with the Mets in the second half of the 2022 campaign. After being traded from the Pirates to the Mets on July 22, the slugger slashed .255/.393/.436 with six homers, 25 RBI and 18 runs scored over 55 contests.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Not starting Game 2
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Vogelbach will be on the bench for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres on Saturday.
Vogelbach will hit the bench with lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Padres. It's possible he'll make a pinch hitting appearance later in the game, potentially for Darin Ruf, who will start at designated hitter in his place.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Smacks two hits, including homer
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Vogelbach went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 5-3 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
Vogelbach got New York on the board with a solo home run in the second inning and added an RBI single in the third before being pulled for pinch-hitter Francisco Alvarez in the fifth. The long ball was just the second for the 29-year-old since Aug. 22 as he's been patient at the dish with 15 walks and 15 hits during the 26-game stretch. Vogelbach is slashing .239/.361/.439 with 18 home runs, 45 runs and 59 RBI in 127 games.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Hits bench against lefty
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Vogelbach will sit Friday against Atlanta.
With lefty Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta, it's no surprise to see Vogelbach hit the bench. Francisco Alvarez will make his MLB debut in the designated hitter spot.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sits against left-hander
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Vogelbach isn't starting Wednesday against Miami.
Vogelbach is on the bench for the fifth time in the last seven games since left-hander Jesus Luzardo is starting for the Marlins. Mark Vientos will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Remains on bench vs. lefty
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Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Vogelbach finds himself on the bench for a third straight game as Oakland sends out another left-handed pitcher (JP Sears). Pete Alonso will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Darin Ruf starts at first base.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: On bench against another lefty
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Vogelbach remains on the bench Saturday against Oakland, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Vogelbach continues to sit against every lefty the Mets face, a trend which will continue here against Ken Waldichuk. Mark Vientos will again serve as the designated hitter.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sits against southpaw
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Vogelbach will be on the bench Friday against the Athletics, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Vogelbach hasn't started a single game against a southpaw since his move to New York, and that won't change here against Cole Irvin. Righty Mark Vientos will serve as the designated hitter.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sitting Tuesday vs. lefty
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Vogelbach is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
He will head to the bench with lefty Aaron Ashby starting a bullpen game for Milwaukee. Vogelbach is hitting .250/.400/.364 with one home run in 16 games this month.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Launches solo home run
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Vogelbach went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Friday's victory over Pittsburgh.
Vogelbach hit a solo shot in the fourth inning that put the Mets up 2-1. It was his 17th homer of the season and his first since Aug. 22. The slugger now has hit safely in back-to-back games after going hitless in his prior two games. Vogelbach has struggled to find consistency at the plate this month, going 8-for-35 with seven strikeouts for a .229 average. He has also picked up eight walks, which has helped him achieve a .372 OBP this month. On the season, Vogelbach is slashing .232/.353/.431.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Not starting Wednesday
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Vogelbach isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.
Vogelbach started the last two games and went 0-for-5 with two walks, but he'll be on the bench with left-hander Drew Smyly starting for the Cubs. Mark Vientos is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Gets breather Sunday
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Vogelbach is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Vogelbach has not started against a left-hander since joining the Mets in late July, so it should come as no surprise that he will work as a reserve with lefty Jesus Luzardo on the bump for the Marlins. Mark Vientos will serve as the Mets' designated hitter Sunday.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sits against left-hander
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Vogelbach isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Vogelbach is on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games since left-hander Patrick Corbin is on the mound for Washington. Pete Alonso will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sits again versus southpaw
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Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Clayton Kershaw is the third consecutive left-handed starter taking the mound for the Dodgers, and Vogelbach will once again be on the bench Wednesday. Darin Ruf will bat fifth as the designated hitter.
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Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Sitting against left-hander
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Vogelbach isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Vogelbach is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game since southpaw Tyler Anderson is on the mound for the Dodgers. Darin Ruf is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth.
